Is it legal to sell political merchandise?

Yes, it's legal to sell political merchandise. Political t-shirts or, for that matter, any t-shirt containing the likeness of a politician is protected free speech and doesn't cross the resale rights area. But remember, just because a politician's image is online, it doesn't mean you're free to use it. Usually, the person who created the image holds the copyright. It's always better to create your own design or get licensed images that you can legally use.

How much do political shirts cost?

Printful’s shirt pricing starts at $6.95. Prints don’t cost extra unless you choose additional printing placements. For embroidery , you must also pay a one-time digitization fee . Unlimited color embroidery costs $3.75 (in addition to the digitization fee). Plus, there’s the shipping cost, which depends on the number of shirts you buy and the shipping destination. Find more precise information on our pricing page . The final price of your custom shirt will depend on the shirt, fulfillment technique, design placement, and branding options you choose.

Is it hard to create political t-shirts?

No, it’s actually easy to create custom t-shirts for elections and campaigns. First, pick a t-shirt you want to customize from Printful’s Catalog . Then, upload or create your graphics in the Design Maker (you don’t need any prior design experience; just click Start designing and follow the steps). Once you’re satisfied with the design, add it to your cart and order with no limitations—get one or hundreds of shirts.

What techniques does Printful offer?

With Printful, you can have your design brought to life with: Direct-to-garment (DTG) printing Direct‑to‑film printing All-over printing Embroidery The fulfillment technique depends on your design: Designs with thick lines, simple shapes, and solid colors can be embroidered For detailed or multi-color designs, choose print For more detailed information, check our embroidery guidelines and print file guidelines .

Can I add a logo as my design?

Yes, you can use a logo for your campaign t-shirts if it’s your own logo design. Not sure if your logo is OK? Check with our Acceptable Content Guidelines .

Can I add artwork to custom election shirts?

Yes, you can upload any style of artwork as your t-shirt design, but only if it’s your own artwork or you have the rights to use, display, and resell it.

How can I sell political t-shirts online?

The first step to starting your political merch business is to open your own online store. Take a look at our integrations and choose a platform or marketplace that suits your needs best. You’ll find more instructions on each integration page.

Which t-shirt brands can I choose with Printful?

Here are the most popular t-shirt brands Printful carries: Bella + Canvas Champion Comfort Colors Cotton Heritage Econscious Gildan Next Level Printful (made by our in-house team) SOL’S Stanley/Stella

How can I design my own custom election t-shirts?

Design your own t-shirts with Printful. Pick a product, add your design, and place an order with no minimums.

How can I order matching shirts for campaign volunteers?

The best way to buy matching shirts for groups is MerchShare . All you have to do is design a product, save a template, and share a link. Each person selects the size, color, and order destination themselves. You can either pre-pay for all of the shirts or pay individually.